Cursive Idge 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: social posts, branding, packaging, invitations, posters, casual, personal, lively, friendly, expressive, handwritten feel, casual branding, expressive display, quick lettering, brushy, hand-drawn, loose, playful, textured.
A slanted, brush-pen script with smooth, continuous movement and softly tapered terminals. Strokes show subtle pressure modulation and occasional dry-brush texture, giving the letterforms a lively, imperfect edge. The forms are compact and upright-to-right-leaning with narrow proportions, open counters, and simplified joins; many lowercase letters connect naturally while some transitions remain slightly broken, reinforcing the hand-written feel. Numerals and capitals keep the same brisk rhythm, with tall ascenders and looped shapes that maintain consistency across the set.
Well-suited for short to medium-length display text where an informal, hand-lettered voice is desired—such as social media graphics, product labels, event materials, and casual branding. It can also work for pull quotes or headers when paired with a clean sans for supporting text.
The font reads as informal and personable, like quick marker lettering used for notes, captions, or spontaneous headlines. Its energetic slant and brushy texture add warmth and approachability, while the narrow build keeps it agile and modern in tone.
The design appears intended to emulate fast, confident brush handwriting with a consistent rhythm and just enough texture to feel authentic. It prioritizes expressive word shapes and a natural writing flow over rigid geometric uniformity.
Letter spacing appears relatively tight and the stroke endings stay rounded rather than sharply cut, which helps smooth word shapes at display sizes. The textured edges and variable stroke density are visually prominent and can become a key stylistic feature in larger settings.